Compared to type-c, the Lightning interface can be said to be a technology from the previous era. When using an HDMI external monitor, the delay can reach up to 1 to 2 seconds, and the charging speed is even more unbeatable in front of the Android flagship. Compatibility is not to mention that Apple's peripheral accessories are not only scarce, but also very unfriendly in price.

Of course, Apple itself understands this. The iPad Pro, which focuses on productivity as its main selling point, has been replaced with a more powerful type-c since 2018, ensuring a good experience when connecting to an external 4K monitor. The iPad Air4, which is positioned slightly lower, reluctantly switched to the type-c interface due to its productivity attribute.

The positioning of Apple's mobile devices can be basically divided by data interfaces: those using the Lightning interface are personal entertainment tools, such as iPhones and regular iPads; The type c interface is used for productivity tools such as MacBook, iPad Pro, and so on.

In fact, there is no need to be so complex. The cost of the type-c interface is not more expensive than the Lightning interface, and using type-c for all devices is the easiest choice. Since that's the case, why is Apple, which claims to be "technologically friendly," willing to cancel the charging head for environmental protection, but unwilling to eliminate the Lightning interface for environmental protection and replace it with type-c?

Many people know that in order for Apple's third-party data cables to be officially recognized, they must be authorized by MFI and implanted with Apple's dedicated chips. Attention, applying for MFI certification requires a fee of approximately $2 per chip. Just the annual licensing fee for Lightning can make Apple a lot of money. How could a shrewd person like Cook give up easily obtainable benefits.

So, Apple's insistence on not using the type-C interface is not due to immature technology or environmental friendliness. But because of the benefits brought by giving up Lightning, it's really too painful. Unless it's a productivity tool like iPad Pro, they're not willing to compromise.

And in two years, it is estimated that wired charging will be phased out, and wireless transmission technology will also mature. At that time, Apple can cut off the interface and establish a new set of data transmission standards.

Source: Digital influencers